Fawkner Case Study

Overview

Looking at the Needs and Resources of Fawkner develop a Community Action Plan as Part of a Community Development Strategy. You can use the existing community programs or you can suggest new ones to meet current gaps or a mixture of both.

Details

Using the nominated place-based community as a case study, develop a community development strategy to build community harmony and resilience.

Current programs will be presented in class and a Local Needs Analysis will be discussed in class.

Instructions

1. Look at the Census Data for Fawkner
2. Look at a Needs Analysis for Fawkner
3. Map out the local services and resources
4. Set up a mechanism to coordinate and establish a local Action Plan
5. You can use existing programs and suggest new programs to meet gaps in the local community.

Assessment Criteria

1. Analyse key theoretical and practical frameworks on social inclusion, advocacy and social capital;
2. Appraise structural, systemic, and political frameworks of fractured and dysfunctional communities;
3. Critically review a broad range of community programs, actions and strategies;
4. Assess the suitability of community development program responses;
5. Assess the role of community justice programs in reducing recidivism amongst disadvantaged communities;
6. Exhibit reflective skills in writing.